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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
WashingtOn Notes.

WASHINGTON, January 5.-Amoug
the petitions presented to Congress to-
day were several protesting against the
adoption Of the conference report on the
Interstate Commerce bill.
The President has so far failed to
nominate Mr., Manning as Minister to
Mexico and the impression is almost
general that this appointment will be
allowed to lapse. This belief is strength.
ened by the fact that there is but one
more day in which the nomination can
be made; and further. by an unofficial
statement by the President that all of
the recess nominations have been sent
in.
The House Committee on Rivers
and Harbors has completed the
River and Harbor appropriation
bill and it will be presented
to the House before the end of the week.
The grand total Of appropriations made
by the bill is 81, l5S, $50, while the total
of the estimates submitted was $50, 2Ol, :
749. Among the appropriations are the
following: California. harbors; Hum.
boldt harbor and bay, $50. 900; Whining.
ton, $4,000. Rivers-Sacrament and
Feather rivers, $4,000; San Joaquin
and Stockton and Mormon sloughs,
$4,000. F
Confirmations--Thcs Moonlight, Gov
ernor of Wyoming; Joseph p. Laird,
Register of the Land Office, Indepen-
dence, CAL; A. w. Eibenshutz, Re
ceiver of Public Moneys, Independence,
Cal. Postmasters A. Van Anars-
dale, Cotton, CAL; Mary A. Camp, Cal.
istoga, CAL; Charles H. Finley, Modesto,
Cal: L. A. Manchester, Merced, Cal.
8. T. Smith, PasadenA Cal; P. Stain.
Pomona. Cal.
Pension wers granted to-day to John
6exansr, San Joss. and Hsnry Howard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A Los angeles Irrigation Bill.

SACRAMENTO, January 5.-It is stated
that the Los Angeles delegation has pre-.
pared an irrigation bill which is to be
placed before the Legislature az soon as
possible for consideration. Its purport
is kept secret. but it is believed it pro-
vides for the annulment of the riparian
principle of common law and the estab.
iishment of system under which the
riparian proprietors themselves may use
waters in irrigation, or if they do not
choose to do so fully then that the own.
ers Of back lands may take them and
use them so far as is consistent with
public interests and not directly to the
detriment of the rights of proprietors not
indemnifed for losses oecasioned by such
uae.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
snow In the South-Temperance
MAN Assaulted.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, January 5.-Snow
fell here after midnight to depth of
three inches. This 10 the second snow
this winter, something almost unknown
before.
Col. J. B. Cheves, temperance leo.
turer from Kentucky, has instituted suit
in the United States Circuit Court against
the Mayor of Greenville, Alabama, for
$50, 900 damages for injuries received to
his person. Mayor Percy recently
assaulted and beat Cheves at the Greene
vile depot for an alleged slander con.
ceruing him, made by Cheves in speeches
during the Prohibition canvass in Green.
vile.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
THE COAST.
The Western Citrus Belt
Heard From.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
A Los Angeles Irrigation Measure.
The Dome of the Lick
Observatory.
spscsa. TO the Herald BY III. Associated Pres.

Spsciat 10 the Herald by the Associated Pre..
SAN JOSE, CAL, January 5.-The
committee having the management OF
the citrus fair. to be given at Horticul.
tural Hall, in this city in February. re-
turned to. day from tour of the west.
ern citrus belt, and report about seven
hundred boxes of oranges, lemons and
lines already promised. The cultiva-
tion Of citrus fruits in this county is far
more extensive than was supposed, and
the committee is of the opinion that Of.
ter other sections are visited the mum.
Der of exhibits will be trebled. Besides
citrus fruits the exhibition will consist
of nuts, olives, prunes, dried and pre-
served fruits, wines and many other
products Of the soil. The fair promises
to be q great success.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
COSEOMS AFFOAN IVEN xSs
Regulations Governing the Ser
vice In New YORK.

WASHINGTON, January 5.-The Presi-
dent to-day promulgated the following
regulations governing promotion in the
Customs Service at New York city: The
Board Of Examiners of the New York
Customs District may at any time with
approval of the Civil Service Commits.
sion, order an examination for promo
ton. For at least five days before the
examination is to take place place they
shall cause notice to be posted con-
spicuously in the Office for which such
an examination is to be held and shall
state in said notice the class or classes
to test the fitness for promotion to
which the examination 10 to be held and
the time and place of examination. Pro.
motion shall be from class to class and
examinations of persons in one class
shall be to test their fitness
for promotion to the next higher
class. The examination must be held
upon such subjects as in the opinion of
she Board Of Examiners, with the ap.
proval Of the Commission, the general
nature of the business OF the office and
the special nature Of the position TO be
filed may require. None who shall fail
to attain minimum standard of IS per
cent. in written examinations shall be
certified for promotion. Any person
employed in any Office to which these
regulations apply may be transferred
without examination after service of
six months consecutively since January
l6, 1883, from one office to class no
higher in another office upon certifi.
cation by the Board Of EEzzaminers that
he has passed an examination for the
class in which he is doing duty and with
the consent Of the heads of the respect.
i've offices and the approval of the Sec
retary Of the Treasury. The Civil Ser.
vice Commission may at any time amend
these regulations or substitute other
regulations. The foregoing regulations
are adopted and approved.
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
THE INAUGURATION.
Bartlett Soon to Replace Cow
ernOr StOneman.

Bartlett Soon to Replace Cow
ernor St0neman.
SACRAMENTO, January 5.-The cere-
monies attending the Inauguration Of
Governor. elect Bartlett will take place
tomorrow in the Assembly chamber.
The Senate will organize this afternoon,
and in the morning will meet the lower
house in joint convention, when the re-
turns Of Governor and Lieutenant. Gov
ernor. as certified by the Secretary of
State. will be opened. After the official
declaration Governor Bartlett will be
sworn in and his inaugural delivered.
MIR. Bartlett will then proceed to the
Governors Office and take possession.
Lieutenant. Governor Waterman will at
the same time be introduced to the Sem
ate by Lieutenant-Govern John Dag.
gett.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
The Irr,ration Matter.

SACRAMENTO, January 5.-Among the
important matters which will come be-
fore the present Legislature for action
will be irrigation. 1t is proposed to re-
vive the Commission scheme, substitut.
ing fov civil members, one or two pro.
fessional men, such as lawyers and en-
gineers. It is proposed to authorize
Governor Bartlett to select such COM
mission, and grant it power to investi-
gate the whole subject. The members
are to be paid salary, and to be re-.
quired to report to the Legislature Of
1889 plan for irrigating the State, 30
an to protect the rights of every man
now owning land under water.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
WASHINGTON.
Proceedings Of the House
and Senate.
NEW CIVIL SERVICE RULES
The List of Appropriations for
California Rivers and
HarbOrs.

Special 10 the Herald byiae Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, January Sin the
Senate to-day, Mitchell, of Pennsylva.
mia, from the Committee on Pensions,
reported bill granting pension of
$4,000 year to the widow of General
John A. Logau, and asked for immedi.
ate consideration, but under obiec.
ton by Coke the bill went over till TO-
morrow.
Mcpherson offered resolution calling
on the Secretary Of the Treasury for q
statement OF the indebtedness Of the
Pacific Railroad Companies to the Gov.
ernment on January !, 1887, with de.
tails of all payments made on account
of the same. Also as to sums due or to
become due (principal and interest under
existing law severally) and what differ
ence will result to the Treasury il the
pending Senate Funding Bill should be.
come law. Hoar moved to amend the
resolution by adding to it these words,
''and statement Of all existing ques.
tions In regard to the amonnt of such
debts in dispute between the said com.
panies and the Government. The mat.
ter went over until tomorrow.
At 2 O'Clock the Senate took MP the
conference report ON the Interstate
Commerce bill, and was addressed by
Platt. He opposed the conference re-
port and advocated its rejection solely
for the reason that it prohibited pooling.
Iu all other respects he favored the
Compromise bill.
Went into Committee of the Whole on
the Indian Appropriation bill, which
gave rise to no opposition in any of its
features, and the committee having
arisen it was passed without discussion
or division. 1t appropriated S., lis. 900.
The Military Academy Appropriation
bill was then taken up and passed.
Mr.. Morrow, Of California, presented
the petition of James A. Garfield Post
"a, Department of California, in favor
of the Edmunds and Tucker Anti.
Polygamy bill. Referred.
The Speaker laid before the House
the following communication, dated
Washington, d. c., December 81, 1886:
II hereby respectfully resign my Of.
fee as Representative 10 the Forty. Ninth
Congress, from the Fifth Congressional
District of North Carolina, to take effect
from date. Respectfully yours,
(Signed). JAMES W. REID"
The communication was laid on the
table.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A BIG DOME,
which IL to Crown the Lick OBJ.
servatOry.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 5.-The
great iron dome which lie to surmount
the Lick observatory at Mount Hamil-
ton, in Santa Clara county. is being
tenn porarily erected in the yard of the
Union Iron Works. The height Of the
dome is fifty feet and its diameter sew.
entv.five feet. It is made both of
wrought and cast iron, the outside be-
inc Composed exclusively Of iron that
has been galvanized for the better pro-
lection of the structure against inclem-
ent weather. After . thorough testing
the structure will be transported in
parts to Mount Hamilton, where it will
again be put together on the walls be.
ing prepared to receive it. The walls
are thirty. seven feet high and five feet
in thickness, as they will need to be to
support such a weight as l22 tons OF
superintendent material.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
LABOR TROUBLES.
The Knights of Chicago
Indignant.
BREAKcoNTR
Serious Results of the Coal Min.
ers' Strikss-The Compa-
MES Weakening.

Special 70 the Herald By tAs Assostassd rsep.
CHICAGO. January 5.-To-niahs IL
fact was made public that local ass..u-
bliss 100. $3.50. 676s and saIs y ~.
knights of Labor have taken stsps tow :
ards renewing the boycots against Selu.
schwab q Go. and G. Il. Fargo 4 c..
the reason being tho alleged violation -
the two firms of contracts entered ;ufs
last spring with the knights. The four
local assemblies mentioned are compouf
exclusively Of employees Of tho varies,
boot and shoe factories of Chicago. a.d
st their instance the question = 70 No.
many Of the shoe firms had violated -
agreement to discontinue ~ quickly =
possible the employmeut Of conviet
labor came before the State Exseusiv,
Board Of Knights ct its late session n
this city. The board decided adversely.
The charges preferred against the manr.
facturers, with the exception Of the coes
OF Fargo & Co., were not seriouslv a.
tertained. This decision, Il aprsern.
was very unsatisfactory to Kniekts a.
rectly interested and . joint ssssioa of
their four local assemblies has ben heIi
TO take action in the matter. AZ ~
joint meeting the executive board ~
bitterly denounced, one of the spsak-
ers charging that it was Influenced bv
money from the manufactures. Il ~
then decided to renew the Selx, Schwsh
and Fargo boycotts. At the Office of
Fargo q Co. this evening the chsrRe
was admitted that the firm had trans
ferred the greater portion of their work
to the Penitentiary at Jackson, Michi-
gan, where Fargo has contracts running
ten years. Selz, Schwab L Co. said.
however, q mistake had surely been
made in their case. The firm was liviow
strictly up to the letter and spirit OF the
agreement with the Kniqhts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A Brig Wrecked.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 5.-Particu.
lars have been received in this city of
the wreck of the brig Irene, l64 tons,
Sunday last, thirty miles off Cape
Flattery. The vessel struck shortly
after midnight and became wateriogged.
The crew endeavored to save the vessel
by the use of the pumps, but were
finally compelled to take to the boats.
The same night they were picked mp
and brought to Tacoma. The vessel
was lumber.laden and bound from Port
Blakely for the Fiji Islands. The
Irene's hull and cargo were partially in.
sured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Horrible Murder at Cotton.
The Semi. 1'ropic Of yesterday has the

The Semi. Tropic Of yesterday has the
following;
One Of the most horrible and cold
blooded murders ever perpetrated any.
where on the face of the globe occurred
at the Trans Continental Hotel at this
place last evening, cowardly ruffian
premeditatively knocking q woman in
the head with o w.hammer, crushing
her skull, burying the left eye in her
head, and then completing and making
doubly sure his hellish work by cutting
his victims throat from ear to ear.
As near as we could arrive at the
facts, the couple-a man and woman
arrived on last evenings eastbound
train. They went to the Trans Cont
mental Hotel about 6 o'clock. The man
engaged room of Mr.. White and regis
tered as VIM. Perce. but did not put the
name Of his companion upon the hotel
register. The couple were shown to
room l3 on the second floor by the
clerk, Sy. Jurd. Nothing more was
seen of the couple until between ii and
IL o'clock this morning, when the cham
bermaid was on her rounds and, enter
ing the room, saw the ghastly sight of
the murdered woman. Officer Brown
was Immediately notified of the fact and
in few moments was upon the scene.
Coroner Wainwright was sent for and
investigate the matter.
The scene presented in the room
where lay the corpse was q most horrid
one. The body was lying on the bed
with the head at the foot Of its natural
resting place and in large pool of
blood. The work of the cold -blooded
hyena was methodical in the extreme,
for after completing his hellish purpose
he had carefully folded the hands of his
victim over her breast and properly ar.
ranged the bedclothing. The woman's
clothes were scattered about the room,
and showed unmistakable signs of hav.
ing been rifled. Her valise was broken
open and its contents scattered about
here and there, an empty watch case lay
upon the floor, while cuffs, collars. shoes
and underwear lay in confusion every
where. In small side-pocket in one of
the woman's dresses was found $40
and some loose silver. A pile of
letters and papers had been burnt
upon the floor near che bureau, In an
envelope was found the photograph of
deceased, and the card bore the imprint
of "Cobb's Dore Gallery. ll44 Market
street, San Francisco" From other
papers found, it was learned that the
name of the deceased was Miss Katy
Handroff, and that she resided at Liver.
more, California. VIM. Perce is de-
scribed as tall, light complicated man.
with heavy sandy mustache; he had the
appearance Of foreigner. He wore .
double breasted. shortcut coat Of dark
material. When leaving the room the
villain closed and carefully locked the
door, and forgot to leave his card or his
possible destination. Sheriff Cole and
his Deputy. Tom Warden, were prompt
" on the scene and have made every
possible move to checkmate and capturs
the hr.ts, We earnestly hope they will
succeed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
The IL ain.

SAN Francisco, January 5.--The Sig
nal Service report says: Rain has fallen
from the extreme northwestern portion
of California in light showers and over
Oregon and Washington Territory. The
following are the amounts of rain re.
ported: Olympia, EOS: Astoria, 10;
Portland, ~; Roseburg. .0s. and a
sprinkle at Eureka.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Lansdowne Declines.

OTTAWA. Ont, January 5.-Inquiry
being made at Rideau Hall to-day con-
cerning the cable dispatch stating that
the Marquis Of Lansdowne had been Of.
fered position in the British ministry,
it was learned that such dispatch had
been received and that his excellency
had replied in effect that he was not
prepared at the present time to abruptly
relinquish his official duties as Governor
General Of Canada and that he must
therefore decline the preferred position.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
An Assignment,

PORTLAND. Ogn., January s. - A.
Waldman, retail clothier. made an as
signment this morning to A. Meyer.
Liabilities ten thousand dollars, princi-
pally in San Francisco. Assets about
eight thousand. He has been in bust
ness here about twenty years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A New Scheme.

SAN Francisco, January 5.-The In
ternational Company of Mexico, cor
poration formed by Americans for the
purpose of inducing immigration into
Lower California, and which has secured
a concession from the Mexican Govern.
ment of $4,000, 900 acres of land, now
ready for settlers, has just finished a
new steamer to run regularly between
San Diego and Enseneda, settlement
on the bay of Todos Santos. The yes.
sci cost $35, 900, and will start from here
ON her first trip tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Roach,s Condition.

New York, January SAT II O'Clock
tonight the family of John Roach issued
bulletin to the associated press: "Mr.
Roach is gradually growing weaker,
though the change has been very slight
te-day. No sudden change is anticipat.
ed or is probable tonight"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A Conferences.

New YoRK, January S.-A conference
of manufacturers and dealers in tobacco
was held here to-day and it was decided
to send a committee to Washington to
advocate revision Of the revenue laws,
especially the abolition Of the tax on to-
bacco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Secretary Lamar Married.

MACON, Ga, January 5.-Secretary
Lamar was married this morning at the
residence of the bride, to Mrs. Holt, of
Macon. The Secretary and his bride
will leave this evening to spend the
evening with Governor Gordon, and to-
morrow morning will leave for Oxford,
Miss, to visit relatives of the Secretary
and will then 20 to Washington.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Death OF a Newspaper MAN.

SAN Francisco. January 5.-The
Chronicles Bellevue. Idaho, special says:
C. h. Clay, editor Of the Inter .Idaho,
died last evening of consumption. The
deceased was an old-time newspaper
man, formerly of Virginia City, Eureka
and Denver.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
The Colorado Legislatu u re.

DENVER, January 9.-Both houses Of
the general assembly convened to-day.
The Republicans elected Hon. 7. B.
Stewart speaker. and Hon. Milton r.
Moore chief clerk of the House by a
strict party vote of 20 to %. The Re-
publicans in the Senate elected Hon.
Geo. M. Chilcott president and Hon.
Vest Nichols clerk. Adjourned until
tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A Generous Banker.

COLUMBUS, O., January 5.-W. G..
Dexter. banker and millionaire, to-day
gave to the Columbus Female Benevo-
lent Society ono hundred thousand dol
lars, to be invested and controlled by an
advisory board of gentlemen for the use
of the society.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A Fire.

DENVER. January ga Colorado
Springs special to tho Republican says:
Word reached the city this morning
that the works and hosting apparatus
of the Franceville coal mines were de-
stroyed by fire last night. The origin
Of the confagration Is not definitely
known, but it 10 supposed that the
woodwork caught fire from sparks from
the coal pit. The loss is between $l5,.
600 and $50. 900. which is covered by
insurance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Procure Passports.

WASHINGTON, January 5.-The Score
tory of State has q dispatch from Fred.
erick Raine, United States Copaul. Gsas-
eral at Berlin, setting forth annoyancss
to which United States citizens Visiting
Europe, and especially Germany, sab
ject themselves by negleoting to procure
passports before leaving this country.
Berlin, Frankfort, Hamburg, Lsip3c
and other cities of the German Empire
are subject to q so.called "small state OF
seige." Every stranger or foreigner Wis
iting these places Is requested TO idea
tify himself BY procuring passports. La
dies are not exempted. Immediatsly
after the arrival of stranger the police
authorities demand the production Of !
passport, and it this is not provided, ons
must either procure one at the nsarsat
United States Legation, or submit to n
noyances, IT NOT peremptory order 70
leave.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
The Inauguration.

SACRAMENTO. January 5.-The inaug.
uration of Governor Bartlett will take
place at 8 o'clock at the Assembly Cham.
bers. 1t is stated that the Legislature
will adjourn after the Inauguration until
Mondav
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
PennsyIvania,s Next senator.

HARRISBURG, Pa, January 5.-The
Republican Legislative caucus to-day
selected candidate for United States
Senator to succeed John /. Mitchell,
whose term will expire March 4th. M.
3. Quay received l6S votes and Galusha
Grow 9.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Presidenti tial ClemenCv.

WASHINGTON, January 5.-The Presi.
dent has commuted to five years im-
prisonment the sentence of John w.
Parrott, of Arkansas, convicted of mur-
der and sentenced 70 be hanged January
l4th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
The Biddle Case.

San LUIS OBIsPo. January 5.-The
Biddle will case closed for argument this
morning. Attorney James L. Crittenden
began the opening address for the con.
testants and will not conclude before
late tomorrow. The case has aroused
great interest in this county and consid.
erable speculation is rife as to the out
come. 1t will be submitted to the jury
about Friday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
A Delnvod Appolnt In ent.

LAKEPoRT, CAL. January 5.-The
Board of Supervisors appointed j. 81.
Renfro, Democrat, School Superintend-
ent after balloting POI times.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Another Ola Guard Cone,

SAN ANTONIO. January 5.-victor
Tarde. Of Medina county, died yesterday
aged 06 years. He was member Of the
famous old guard of Napoleon and served
undsr that general ia several engage
nents, ipoludlng ths battle Of Waterloo,
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Sentenced.

DUBLIN, January 5.-Fifty-six msa
arrested last August at the time kathsr
Fahey was taken into custody for reeise.
ing the collection Of rent and svlctisa
on the Clanricarde estates at Woodford.
County Galway, were to-day sentennod
to Imprisonment ranging from twelve -
eighteen months.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
The Nealon Injunction Dis
solved

SAN Francisco, January 5.-To. day
in the matter of the injunction restrain.
ing Assessor Holtz from turning his
Office over to ]. C. Nealon until the
Nealon.Sieb contest is decided, Judge
Mcguire dismissed the restraining order
but took under consideration the matter
of Aoltz. contempt in turning over the
Office to Nealon contrary to order of the
court,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
PATH In msxacs.

CRY or MExrco. january 5. -Aladane
Patti made her appearance last nisht
at the National Theater, and wrs -
ceived with great enthusiasm, belne -
called five times after one cong -
showered with roses.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-06
Northbreek Declines.

LONDON, January 5.--Lord North.
brook has decided not to accept poi
ton in the Cabinet. He has writba
to Goschen regretting his inability -
Join the ministry in view Of Consarva-
tive discomfort, and the doubtful naouro
of the agreement with Lord Sallsbury.